Police: Man, 45, dies after being found shot in the face in Philadelphia

A man is dead after police say he was shot in the face early Friday morning in Philadelphia.

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 5600 block of Kingsessing Avenue around 3 a.m. for reports of a shooting. 

Police found a 45-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to his face. Officers brought the victim to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The victim was later identified as Army veteran, Jason Dixon.

No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting.